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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,940.24, 285,305.16 and 135,195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,940.24, 285,305.16 and 135,195.60 is: 186,391.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,940.24 : 285,305.16 = 135,195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,940.24/285,305.16 = 135,195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,940.24x = 285,305.16 × 135,195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,940.24x = 38,572,002,289.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,572,002,289.30/206,940.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,391.99

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